Crash on I-75 Involving Lakeland Man Kills 1, Delays Traffic

Published: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 7:10 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 8:22 a.m.

A 42-year-old Parrish man was killed Wednesday morning in a crash that sent his car into the Alafia River and overturned an ABC Liquor semi-truck, officials said.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the semi-truck, driven by Wayne Damari Waldon of Lakeland, and a BMW, driven by James Dylan Proctor, were traveling south on Interstate 75 approaching the Alafia River bridge about 2:30 a.m.

The vehicles collided, and the BMW traveled off the inside shoulder of the bridge and into the river.

The semi overturned, spilling a large portion of the 30,000 gallons of alcoholic beverages it was carrying onto the highway.

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue's dive team was unsuccessful in an attempt to rescue Proctor. Waldon was taken to Tampa General with minor injuries.

Southbound lanes of the interstate were closed, reopening completely at 9:08 a.m.

<p>A 42-year-old Parrish man was killed Wednesday morning in a crash that sent his car into the Alafia River and overturned an ABC Liquor semi-truck, officials said. </p><p>According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the semi-truck, driven by Wayne Damari Waldon of Lakeland, and a BMW, driven by James Dylan Proctor, were traveling south on Interstate 75 approaching the Alafia River bridge about 2:30 a.m.</p><p>The vehicles collided, and the BMW traveled off the inside shoulder of the bridge and into the river.</p><p>The semi overturned, spilling a large portion of the 30,000 gallons of alcoholic beverages it was carrying onto the highway.</p><p>Hillsborough County Fire Rescue's dive team was unsuccessful in an attempt to rescue Proctor. Waldon was taken to Tampa General with minor injuries.</p><p>Southbound lanes of the interstate were closed, reopening completely at 9:08 a.m.</p>